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Gifted Learners: Traits and Characteristics
Patti Wood, PhDSamford University
Thinking About Giftedness
• What do you think of when you hear the word giftedness?
• Who are some people you would say are gifted and why? What characteristics do they display?
Who are Gifted Learners?
Comprehend complex ideas quickly Learn more rapidly and in greater depth than their age peers Exhibit interests that differ from those of their peers Need time for in-depth exploration Manipulate ideas and draw generalizations about seemingly unconnected concepts Ask provocative questions
Characteristics of Giftedness: Intellectual/Academic
Advanced language Logical thinking Motivation, persistence Advanced reading, writing, and/or mathAdvanced interests Exceptional reasoning ability Intellectual curiosity Rapid learning rate Passion for learning
Characteristics of Giftedness: Creative
original independent risk-taking energetic curious advanced sense of humor aware of own creativity
Characteristics of Giftedness: Personality
insightfulness intensity sensitivity/empathy perseverance need for mental stimulation need for precision/logic acute self-awareness nonconformity tendency toward introversion
Characteristics of Giftedness: Leadership
assertive decision-making persuasive/innovator strong communication skills competent (knowledgeable) accepts responsibility organizational ability
persistent integrity risk-taker charismatic altruistic goal-oriented
Characteristics of Giftedness: Affective
Asynchronous DevelopmentMental ability outstrips chronological age and physical development.
Perfectionism Multipotentiality Underachievement Depression/Stress
Characteristics: Not-so-attractive
sloppy, disorganized self-centered, intolerant moody, emotional forgetful, absentminded overactive physically or mentallytends to question rules & authority stubborn, uncooperative may not participate in class activities argumentative, sarcastic, rebellious
Bright/High-Achiever
vs.
Gifted/Talented Learner
A High Achiever… • Knows the answer• Is interested• Has good ideas• Understands ideas• Completes assignments
• Grasps meaning• Listens with interest• Absorbs information• Is receptive
A Gifted Learner…
• Asks the question• Is curious• May have unexpected ideas• Constructs abstractions• Initiates projects• Draws inferences• Demonstrates strong
opinions• Manipulates information
In the classroom, the high achiever…
• Completes all homework on time• Is concerned about format and project
requirements• Is organized• Works neatly• Controls group projects• Maintains perfect attendance• Strives for an “A”• Follows all the rules
In the classroom, the gifted learner…• Forgets to complete
assignments• Focuses on a unique aspect of
an assignment or project• Is disorganized• Asks deep questions about a
topic• Spends hours on research and
minutes on presentation• Does not care about the grade• Challenges the rules